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Week 5 of the Immaculata Fall League
The Alton kid for Hopewell scored his average again 26 points and Hopewell lost to Hillsborough.73 to 48. This kid had more then half of Hopewell’s points. Hopewell was missing there big man and a few players this week. It is a shame because this would have been a very good game if everyone was there. Well, there is always next year for the re-match.

Benny I went to the RCC and expected to see Hopewell play Hillsborough. I was wrong, they were playing at Immacaulata. Both teams were 4-0.
Was I right about this kid? Give him a good supporting cast and they win. Who was missing from his team? It sounds like he had no support to get smoked by 25 points. Told you he is a fun player to watch.

I watched the Alton kid score 20 + points last night against Immaculata HS. He tried to get his team mates involved in the game and they were lost out there. I have been watching him now for 6 weeks and he has proven to me to be the best guard in this league. He has what it takes to play the game on consistence basics. He has a great desire to win with no supporting cast around him.

I agree, a supporting cast around this kid would be a fun team to watch. But they way it looks know, I don’t think this is going to happen. The one big guy show some promise with him. He has to do it all for his team to win now. And with a 7 man bench and no steady replacement forget it. You were right, I became a fan and I am going to follow him in the CVC.

Jmoney, you have him confused with # 24 on the Hopewell team. #24 takes more shots then the whole team take and misses most of them. Answer this then; why is it when the Alton kid is on the beach Hopewell starts losing? I saw this happen every single game. Maybe the CVC is a joke for you. Maybe you will make your school team this year and play in the CVC. Anyone who waits a month to respond and is up at 12:47am must be a high school kid who got word on this blog. Jmoney =Joke. It sound like you are Jealous jmoney. Get your facts straight .The kid is going places.

Jmoney sounds like you are still jealous. Who is Bob Alton his brother? Wrong… So how many games did you see this fall? I am guessing none. Talk to any of the other coaches and players in the league and they will tell you that I am correct about this kid.

Let wait and see what happens then. Jmoney, my money is on the Alton kid. If this kid has a good supporting cast with him Hopewell will win. I hope you are right about other kids playing fall sports. The supporting cast was very weak with him this fall, except for the big man who got most of the rebounds.

Jake and Chuck. I also saw this kid play and he is a once in a generation talent. After many years of watching high school basketball I'd say this kid will most like end up somewhere in the Atlantic 10 at worst and Big East if he realizes his potential

Jmoney , I am betting that you are the same jealous kid as HVDawgs just changed your name. I am not defending anyone. I just know talent when I see it and this kid has some. I am guessing you do not. And who is Chuck? Let’s just wait and see. The season is right around the corner and I plan on coming up to Hopewell to see a few games. Maybe I will see you there, sitting on the bench.

About the Author

Jerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.Email Jerry.